{"id":740,"date":"2026-10-06T03:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T00:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bilisimcimartilar.com\/english\/?p=740"},"modified":"2026-10-06T03:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T00:39:10","slug":"24th-international-ict-seagulls-projects-2027-information-brochure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bilisimcimartilar.com\/english\/24th-international-ict-seagulls-projects-2027-information-brochure\/","title":{"rendered":"24th INTERNATIONAL \u201cICT SEAGULLS\u201d PROJECTS-2027 INFORMATION BROCHURE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>From Ideas to Impact: Young People Creating AI Solutions for a Better World<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Global Student and Community Collaboration Initiative from T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrating its 24th year, the \u201cInternational ICT Seagulls\u201d Projects have been redesigned for 2027 with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-supported processes. <\/strong>The aim is to encourage youth, academics, and all societal actors to develop ethical, sustainable, innovative, and feasible AI solutions to current and future challenges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project leadership and coordination. <\/strong>The design, continuous updating, and coordination of the project process are the responsibility of Prof. Dr. Hayal K\u00f6ksal. Project management is carried out by the Association for Innovative Collaboration (Y\u0130MEDER) and the World Council for Total Quality and Excellence in Education (WCTQEE)\u2014T\u00fcrkiye General Directorate, within Hayal K\u00f6ksal Networking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Supporting organizations. <\/strong>The initiative is supported by Istanbul Kent University, Human Dignity &amp; Humiliation Studies Network, World Dignity University Initiative, Nepal QUEST, Tria ICT (Bili\u015fim), \u0130NGED Q-ELT, Women\u2019s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI), and Global Collaboration for Early Childhood Education &amp; Research (GCECER).<\/p>\n<h1>PURPOSE<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>To raise social awareness by exploring both the benefits and the potential risks of Artificial Intelligence.<\/li>\n<li>To develop innovative, feasible projects through interdisciplinary collaboration (= \u0130mece).<\/li>\n<li>To integrate the principles of sustainability, equality, and ethics into all stages of the project process.<\/li>\n<li>To teach youth and community members team-oriented problem-solving methods and the use of scientific quality tools through the \u201c\u0130mece Circles\u201d method, which won the World Bank Award in the 2005 Turkey Creative Development Ideas Competition. More than five thousand projects have been managed using this method to date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project reflections: <\/strong>www.bilisimcimartilar.com\/english<\/p>\n<h1>TARGET AUDIENCE CATEGORIES<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>K\u201312 students and teachers, including all pre-school organizations \u2014 <strong>ICT Seagulls<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Associate, undergraduate, and graduate university students \u2014 <strong>Leading Seagulls<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young professionals, local entrepreneurs, experienced businesspeople, NGO representatives, and local governments \u2014 <strong>Community Seagulls<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Inclusion: <\/strong>Participation of individuals with disabilities is encouraged in all categories. Disability NGOs are especially welcome so that this goal can be realized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leading Seagulls \u2192 Redesigned for Universities<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>LEADING SEAGULLS: UNIVERSITY PROJECTS<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Objective. <\/strong>To encourage students from all university faculties to collaborate creatively and scientifically in developing solutions to current global issues, including Artificial Intelligence and sustainable living.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project culture. <\/strong>Projects are conducted within the 23-year-long collective action culture of ICT Seagulls (\u0130mece) and are guided by the PDCA Mindset \u2014 Plan\u2013Do\u2013Check\u2013Act \u2014 as a quality-cycle approach.<\/p>\n<h1>PARTICIPANTS AND TEAM STRUCTURE OF LEADING SEAGULL PROJECTS<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Recommended participating faculties and disciplines include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Faculties of Education: especially teacher candidates and educational technology departments<\/li>\n<li>Faculties of Engineering and Technology: Computer, Electrical-Electronics, Food, Mechatronics, Environmental Engineering, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Faculties of Architecture and Design: Sustainable Architecture, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture<\/li>\n<li>Faculties of Science and Letters and Social Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, History, Literature, Archaeology, Philosophy<\/li>\n<li>Faculties of Economics and Administrative Sciences: Governance, Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Faculties of Health Sciences: Public Health, Hygiene, Disability Studies, Elderly Care<\/li>\n<li>Faculties of Fine Arts: Awareness through Art, Social Innovation Spaces<\/li>\n<li>Other faculties and disciplines: Law, Communication, Sports Sciences, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>MAIN THEMES:<\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>AI &amp; CLIMATE ACTION: FROM IDEAS TO IMPACT<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong><strong><em>Using Artificial Intelligence and<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>Collective Action to Address Local Climate Challenges <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong><em>Technology, Empowerment &amp; NEXGEN LEADERSHIP.<\/em><\/strong> <strong>HOW TO USE<\/strong> <strong>AI<\/strong><strong> in YOUR FIELD ETHICALLY?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> AI FOR HER: <\/strong><strong><em>Preventing Violence, Empowering Women<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Teams \/ Circles: <\/strong>5\u201310 students, 1\u20132 academic advisors, and preferably an external stakeholder (NGO representative, local administrator, artist, or engineer). Multidisciplinary teams involving students from different faculties are strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n<h1>PROJECT PROCESS AND STEPS<\/h1>\n<h2>1. Registration and Initial Training \u2014 3 Months: October\u2013December 2026<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Teams are formed and register; initial training dates and locations are arranged with Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hayal K\u00f6ksal.<\/li>\n<li>Training covers the history of ICT Seagulls, sustainable living principles, and project management. H. K\u00f6ksal delivers training via Zoom or in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Planning and Data Collection \u2014 2 Months: January\u2013February 2027<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Teams conduct problem analysis and literature reviews. Planning marks the first step of the PDCA cycle and is supported by quality tools.<\/li>\n<li>Continuous communication with the coordinator guides project development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Project Development \u2014 3 Months: March\u2013May 2027<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Teams complete the remaining three steps of the PDCA cycle: Do, Check, and Act, using quality tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Mentorship and Support \u2014 Optional, ongoing throughout the process<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Academics, engineers, artists, and NGOs may provide mentorship and expert support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Presentation and Sharing \u2014 1 Month: June 2027<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Projects are presented in PPT format together with a short film, website, or blog.<\/li>\n<li>Projects are exhibited and evaluated by jury members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6. Evaluation \u2014 2 Months: July\u2013August 2027<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>50% Peer Evaluation \u2014 by other participating teams.<\/li>\n<li>50% Jury Evaluation \u2014 by an international jury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>7. Award Ceremony, Outputs, and Dissemination \u2014 2 Months: September\u2013October 2027<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Award categories include \u201cBest Interdisciplinary Project,\u201d \u201cMost Creative AI Solution,\u201d and \u201cSpecial Award for Social Impact,\u201d among others.<\/li>\n<li>Successful teams receive certificates at an online ceremony or at international conventions.<\/li>\n<li>Selected projects are published in a Ready-to-Implement Project Booklet and digital catalog.<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>EVALUATION CRITERIA<\/h1>\n<p>The assessment phase takes place under 3 categories: Initial Assessment of the General Coordinator, Peer-assessment, and Jury-assessment.\u00a0 Criteria may be listed as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creativity and innovation<\/li>\n<li>Interdisciplinary approach and contribution to \u0130mece culture<\/li>\n<li>Ethical, social, and environmental impact<\/li>\n<li>Feasibility and sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with Total Quality Management principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>CORE READING &amp; ACADEMIC GIFT<\/h1>\n<h2>Recommended Core Reading<\/h2>\n<p>To help participants understand the educational philosophy and collaborative culture underlying the ICT Seagulls Projects, the following book by Prof. Dr. Hayal K\u00f6ksal is recommended as a core reading:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Catch Your Kids in Time for Educating<\/strong><br \/>\n<em> Dr. Hayal K\u00f6ksal<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Lambert Academic Publishing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A Special Academic Gift for International Participants<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a complimentary academic contribution to the ICT Seagulls 2027 community, <strong>two selected academic papers by Prof. Dr. Hayal K\u00f6ksal will be shared digitally with registered international participants.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The papers are offered as an additional opportunity for participants to explore the theoretical and Research<\/p>\n<p>foundations that inform the ICT Seagulls approach, \u0130mece, collaborative learning, quality, human dignity, and education for sustainable futures.<\/p>\n<h1>INTERNATIONAL JUDGES<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Syed AL\u0130 (USA, Johns Hopkins University)<\/li>\n<li>Vineeta KAMRAN (India, WCTQEE)<\/li>\n<li>Nirajan ADH\u0130KAR\u0130 (Nepal, Nepal QUEST &amp; Nirvana Academy)<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Aydan ERS\u00d6Z (T\u00fcrkiye, \u0130NGED)<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Metin TOPRAK (T\u00fcrkiye, Istanbul University)<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Gonca TELL\u0130 YAMAMOTO (T\u00fcrkiye, T\u00fcrkiye Informatics Society)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>APPLICATION AND DATES<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Registration and project applications: <\/strong>November 1, 2026 \u2013 January 31, 2027 (via Y\u0130MEDER).<\/p>\n<p><strong>For registration forms and further details, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prof. Dr. Hayal K\u00d6KSAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:hayal@yimeder.org.tr\">hayal@yimeder.org.tr<\/a> <a href=\"mailto:hayal@hayalkoksal.com\">hayal@hayalkoksal.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:koksalhayal@gmail.com\">koksalhayal@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hayal.koksal@kent.edu.tr\">koksal@kent.edu.tr<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tel: +90 212 341 26 02 Cell: +90 532 373 8487<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project information: <\/strong>www.bilisimcimartilar.com\/english<\/p>\n<h1>A SPECIAL INVITATION TO INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS<\/h1>\n<p><strong>We warmly invite all K-12 schools, universities, educators, students, NGOs, community organizations, professionals, and local partners all over the world to join ICT Seagulls 2027. <\/strong>Bring local challenges, ideas, knowledge, creativity, and young innovators into an international learning and collaboration community. Through \u0130mece, participants can learn from one another, work across disciplines and cultures, and transform ideas into practical projects with social impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LET\u2019S LEARN TOGETHER \u2022 CREATE TOGETHER \u2022 ACT TOGETHER<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>SUPPORTING BODIES<\/h1>\n<p>Istanbul Kent University \u2022 Y\u0130MEDER \u2022 WCTQEE\u2014T\u00fcrkiye General Directorate \u2022 Human Dignity &amp; Humiliation Studies Network \u2022 World Dignity University Initiative \u2022 Nepal QUEST \u2022 Tria Bili\u015fim \u2022 \u0130NGED Q-ELT \u2022 Women\u2019s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI) \u2022 Global Collaboration for Early Childhood Education &amp; Research (GCECER)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Ideas to Impact: Young People Creating AI Solutions for a Better World A Global Student and Community Collaboration Initiative from T\u00fcrkiye Celebrating its 24th year, the \u201cInternational ICT Seagulls\u201d Projects have been redesigned for 2027 with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-supported processes. 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